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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.24, 194.94 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.24, 194.94 and 136.56 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.24 : 194.94 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.24/194.94 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.24x = 194.94 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.24x = 26,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.01/141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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